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I'm a film and media professional with production and administrative experience supporting fast-paced, creative teams. I'm passionate about independent cinema and documentary storytelling, with a strong interest in supporting film sales and distribution.…

Samuel Johnston

Film Producer, Production Coordinator, Executive Producer, +4

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I'm a film and media professional with production and administrative experience supporting fast-paced, creative teams. I'm passionate about independent cinema and documentary storytelling, with a strong interest in supporting film sales and distribution.…

Available to hire

I’m a film and media professional with production and administrative experience supporting fast-paced, creative teams. I’m passionate about independent cinema and documentary storytelling, with a strong interest in supporting film sales and distribution.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Film Programmer / Producer at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2025 - Present

Curate and program monthly film screenings in Syracuse, selecting titles and coordinating exhibition logistics. Manage event planning including venue coordination, promotion, and audience operations. Coordinate scheduling and communication with collaborators, vendors, and creative partners across projects.

Unit Production Assistant at Lionsgate

August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Supported locations department on high-volume television production while coordinating logistics across multiple departments and units. Managed daily operations for cast and crew spaces serving 100+ personnel while maintaining detailed production schedules and documents.

Office Production Assistant at American High

June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Supported the production office with administrative operations including document management, travel coordination, and internal communications. Organized and distributed production documents while assisting the UPM and coordinators with day-to-day office logistics. Managed incoming and outgoing shipments while assisting coordinators with day-to-day office logistics.

President at University Union - Syracuse University's Programming Board

May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Oversaw $1.6M annual programming funding for concerts, comedy shows, and cinema events for a campus population of 20,000+ students. Communicated with talent agencies and artist representatives to book performers and manage event logistics. Produced large-scale live events and film screenings while managing logistics, staff, and audience operations.